The Chicago Bears were active at the start of free agency retooling the defensive side of the ball for defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, but the activity wasn't as reflective for the former Bears players that hit the open market.
Nahshon Wright came through with a big contract year, doing so after being previously discarded. Wright’s market did not heat up to the point teams are completely sold, but the veteran cornerback will see a 2026 raise.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson continues to be a happy man on Tuesday with the latest NFL free agency developments. After signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond to rejoin him in Chicago, all signs are now pointing toward Johnson retaining one of his favorite players.
The Chicago Bears landed a big signing from a division rival with Kalif Raymond leaving the Detroit Lions to reunite with Ben Johnson. The move is a big one for the Bears, giving them another offensive weapon in the passing game and a special-teams difference-maker.
The Bears seemed to have a clear plan of attack on day one of free agency. They shored up the linebacker position, added some depth to the defensive line, and plucked one of the top young safeties off the open market.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The situation for the Chicago Bears at safety is in flux before the official start of free agency on Wednesday. On Monday, the Bears agreed to a deal with Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant on what is expected to become a three-year deal worth $40 million on Wednesday.
The Chicago Bears have made another targeted move in free agency, this time to bolster their special teams unit. The team has agreed to terms with former Detroit Lions wide receiver and return specialist Kalif Raymond on a one-year contract worth $5.1 million.
There were very few who questioned the Chicago Bears trading wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills last week. The move not only gave the Bears much-needed salary cap space, but also removed a veteran wide receiver in favor of the young pass catchers that emerged as legitimate threats in 2025.
The Chicago Bears needed to address their wide receiver depth after losing multiple players this offseason. Chicago traded DJ Moore to Buffalo because $15.5 million of his 2027 salary becomes fully guaranteed on March 13, while Olamide Zaccheaus returned to Atlanta.
The Chicago Bears continued reshaping their roster Tuesday with another move aimed at improving special teams. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Bears are signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver and return specialist Kalif Raymond.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
The NFL has improperly denied the Bears two third-round draft picks that they are properly due for complying with the Rooney Rule , and did it willfully based on a loophole.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has built a reputation for maintaining composure during football’s most intense moments. Instead of rushing plays or showing frustration, he slows the pace, studies the defense and delivers precise throws under pressure.
The Chicago Bears kicked off their free agency period by bringing back a familiar face to their offensive line. The team re-signed offensive tackle Braxton Jones to a one-year contract.
The Chicago Bears kicked off the first day of free agency with some strong defensive signings and strategic re-signings with players such as linebacker D'Marco Jackson, quarterback Case Keenum, and left tackle Braxton Jones.
The Chicago Bears have been one of the more active teams in early free agency, adding key defensive players such as Devin Bush, Coby Bryant, and Neville Gallimore.
The Chicago Bears were active on Free Agency Day 1 on Monday, but they still have a long way to go to field a roster that's ready to compete for a Super Bowl.
DJ Moore’s trade to the Buffalo Bills sparked reactions from Chicago Bears teammates, including wide receiver Rome Odunze. The Bears’ move stunned many, partly because the veteran receiver signed a four-year, $110 million extension in July 2024.
The Chicago Bears were decently active on the first day of the legal tampering period after agreeing to three deals with outside defensive additions while making some key re-signings at positions of need.
The Bears had an eventful first day of free agency. While they didn't land any big-name pass-rushers or market-setting offensive linemen, they did manage to bring in three free agents, with two of them in line to start at safety and linebacker, and re-signed two of their own in Braxton Jones and D'Marco Jackson.
The Chicago Bears made a subtle but important quarterback move as the 2026 NFL free-agency period opened, bringing back veteran Case Keenum on a new contract.
With Ozzy Trapilo expected to miss much of the 2025 season, the Bears are pivoting to their former starter. Braxton Jones is staying in Chicago, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes.
Most guys in Case Keenum’s shoes would have called it a career by now. He’s 38 years old. He didn’t throw a single regular-season pass in 2025. There were genuine rumblings that he might just hang up the cleats and ride off into the Texas sunset.
The Bears have reached an agreement to re-sign restricted free agent defensive lineman Daniel Hardy, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports. It’s a two-year, $4.97MM pact with $2.45MM guaranteed at signing, per OverTheCap.